Make learning about Canadian money, financial literacy and the economy fun—made for parents and teachers to use with kids.
October 9, 2025
Money conversation cards
Use guided conversation cards to spark meaningful discussions about money, finances, and financial decision-making at home or in the classroom. Choose between a deck for kids and their families or one for adults and teens.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Health,
Math
Grade level(s):
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 28, 2022
Growing your savings
Help your child learn about setting financial goals. Use a plant diagram to visually track their progress to save up for a special item.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Health,
Math
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05
February 18, 2022
Canada and the global economy
Explore Canada’s connections to the global economy by adjusting timelines and filters to analyze gross domestic product (GDP), trade, foreign investment, and immigration data.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
February 18, 2022
Your role in the Canadian economy
Discover how individual choices connect to the Canadian economy by comparing employment, population, and spending patterns across regions.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
Health,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 21, 2021
Needs or wants? That is the question!
Determine if something is a want or a need by sorting a stack of cards featuring different expenses. Use this hands-on activity to sharpen decision-making skills and financial literacy.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Health,
Math
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02
June 15, 2021
Pirate treasure
Make your own pirate coins and treasure chest while exploring the history of money in the museum’s collection.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03
November 27, 2020
Printable play money
Practise counting and making change with Canadian money. Print, cut and use our realistic play money to practise saving, spending and recognizing coins and bank notes.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06
November 23, 2020
Making sense of currencies
Convert different global currencies using cross-multiplication and mental math. This worksheet introduces students to global e-commerce and exchange rates.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Math
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
October 28, 2020
The economics of suppertime
Prepare a meal while factoring in a balanced budget and a balanced meal. This meal-planning activity is great for building healthy eating and financial habits.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Health,
Math
Grade level(s):
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1
July 7, 2020
The art of guilloche
Explore the art of guilloche and how this intricate design technique has been used as a security feature on Canadian bank notes.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06
June 24, 2020
Colouring time!
Support creative expression with seasonal colouring activities inspired by the Museum.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03
May 5, 2020
Thank you coupons
Explore exchange, value, and goods and services by creating personalized thank you coupons.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
English language arts,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04
April 28, 2020
Piggy bank
Make your own paper piggy bank to help introduce basic savings concepts.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
Financial literacy,
Health
Grade level(s):
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03
April 3, 2020
Avatar market
Organize a paper doll shop where students are given a budget to dress their character. Teach them to make financial decisions and calculate change with Canadian money.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04
